“to educate a man is to educate an individual...
...to educate a woman is to educate a nation.”
                                                                        Ali (RA)

...is a brief and informative guide to our organisation, staff and services. We hope by looking through you will consider registering your child at Abu Bakr Girls School and join our growing community.

Established in September 2000, Abu Bakr Girls School has over 280 pupils and is increasing in numbers each year with new students. So much so, we have a considerable waiting list. Our academic standards are above the borough average and we are proud of our rapid registration with Ofsted.

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under section 162A of the Education Act 2002, as amended by schedule 8 of the education Act 2005. 

Listed below are the major findings of the inspection.

Inspection Report

Evaluation of the School
Abu Bakr is a good school that fulfils its aims effectively. It is a calm, orderly community with a caring atmosphere. The quality of education is good. Teaching is good overall with some outstanding lessons seen. Pupils achieve well and the standard of their work is good. Teachers are good role models who promote pupils spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. The welfare, health and safety of pupils is good.

Quality of Education
The good curriculum is broad and balanced. There are detailed schemes of work in place for secular subjects.

The personal, social and health education and citizenship programmes enhance the curriculum. The daily congregational prayers are an integral part of curricular provision and make a significant contribution to pupils' personal development.

The quality of teaching is good overall. Working relationships are trusting and supportive and this helps lay a very effective foundation for good learning.

Pupils' behaviour is outstanding. Pupils are highly motivated and work hard. Attitudes are exemplary.

Spiritual, Moral, Social and cultural development of pupils
The provision for pupil's spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is good overall. Pupils' strong work ethic and excellent behaviour is instilled effectively through Islamic studies and citizenship lessons. They enjoy their time in school and attendance is good. Pupils are proud of their Islamic identity which helps nurture their self-confidence and self-esteem.

Welfare, health and safety of the pupils
Provision for pupils' welfare, health and safety is good. The school has all the required policies in place and the day to day health and safety of the pupils, is good.

Suitability of the proprietor and staff
The schools' staff recruitment procedures are rigorous and consistently implemented and therefore conform to all regulations.

School's premises and accommodation
The boys' school is purpose-built and the standard of accommodation is good. Much of the building has recently been refurbished and classrooms are light, bright and spacious.

Provision of information for parents, carers and others.
The school provides good information for parents, conforming to all regulations. Regular letters keep parents well informed about school affairs. Procedures for handling complaints The school's complaints policy meets all of the required regulations.